AeroVironment just made a serious move in the defense world—officially completing its acquisition of BlueHalo to launch a newly unified powerhouse in global defense tech. The rebranded AV now boasts a robust, integrated portfolio that spans the full battlespace: air, land, sea, space, and cyber. With 3,750 employees, operations in more than 40 states, and deep roots in the defense innovation corridor of Arlington, Virginia, AV is positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for mission-ready systems and next-gen warfare solutions.
This merger isn’t just about scale—it’s about strategic advantage. By combining AeroVironment’s established capabilities in autonomous systems and loitering munitions with BlueHalo’s strengths in space tech, cyber ops, and directed energy, AV is delivering layered defense solutions built for the speed and complexity of modern warfare. Whether it’s swatting drones out of the sky, dominating contested airspace, or deploying cyber tools at the tactical edge, the new AV is built for the future fight. With two new business segments—Autonomous Systems and Space, Cyber, and Directed Energy—the company is aligning directly with customer missions and setting itself up as a true cross-domain innovator.
Contract Opportunities: ManTech
ManTech is diving deep into federal cybersecurity once again—this time securing a nearly $199 million contract to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Cyber Security Center (NCSC). The five-year deal will enhance NOAA’s ability to deliver Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS) to both its internal teams and external partners across the Department of Commerce.
The NCSC plays a crucial role in keeping NOAA’s digital assets secure, acting as the backbone of the agency’s 24/7 cyber threat detection and response. Under this new contract, ManTech will be tasked with everything from security analysis and incident response to network operations and engineering support. As cyber threats grow more complex and persistent, this award reflects NOAA’s continued commitment to building resilient, enterprise-wide cybersecurity capabilities.
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In a bold move to bridge the gap between emerging technology and workforce development, Enabled Intelligence, in partnership with BuildWithin and the DC Department of Employment Services, has launched a first-of-its-kind AI apprenticeship program. Announced on National Apprenticeship Day at Enabled Intelligence’s Falls Church headquarters, the initiative aims to equip DC-area residents with the skills needed to support the growing demand for artificial intelligence talent—especially in sensitive national security applications.
The new AI Data Annotator Apprenticeship offers on-the-job training for roles that are often invisible but mission-critical: labeling and evaluating datasets used to train secure and accurate AI models. As one of the only companies authorized to work on classified data in this space, Enabled Intelligence is showing how public-private partnerships can expand access to high-paying tech careers while serving national defense priorities. It’s a powerful reminder that AI isn’t just replacing jobs—it’s creating them, too.
